Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) by South Africa reached $4.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
Where South Africa imports unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 81% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 3.6% |
| Eswatini | $142K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $102K | 2.4% |
| United States | $68K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $52K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $41K | 1% |
| India | $30K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.88, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.2 million of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) in 2024 (465 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Botswana (34%), Zambia (22%), Namibia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | $411K | 34% |
| Zambia | $266K | 22% |
| Namibia | $247K | 20% |
| DR Congo | $92K | 7.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $64K | 5.2% |
| Tanzania | $53K | 4.4% |
| Malawi | $22K | 1.8% |
| Eswatini | $17K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $17K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $14K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imports (HS 2916.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2916.19: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in item no. 2916.1.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and Eswatini (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $3.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Botswana, Zambia and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other)?
The HS code for unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) is subheading 2916.19. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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